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Cutting costs by settling for inadequate IT systems and management proves once again to be much more expensive in the end for Seattle area small business organizations. A recent article in the Herald — “Computer failure may have wiped Mukilteo’s data” — is the latest in many computer disaster stories of this type that occur in the greater Seattle area alone. In this case, a hard [...] Read the full article →
We all have faced this issue at some point of time - sending emails with missing file attachments. We push the send button, only to remember moments later that we forgot to attach the file we said we had attached to the email. Now you have to resend the email to the participants apologizing for clogging their [...] Read the full article →
In the past months, especially attack attempts on corporations and home users alike, have been on the rise. With large corporations such as Sony, Google, Amazon, and even RSA, a company whose business is network security, how are you supposed to defend your company and its intellectual data? Well according to many articles out that [...] View this entry →
The Better Business Bureau has issued an urgent SCAM alert cautioning businesses and consumers about a phishing email. Businesses in the Seattle area have reported receiving this email. The phishing scam subject subject line reads “BBB complaint processing” with a return email addresses that BBB does not use (example service @ bbb.org). The email uses [...]View this entry →
Small businesses in Seattle looking to cut computing costs and improve efficiency are finding the many benefits of cloud-based computing services increasingly attractive. The cloud works by using the internet and central remote servers to preserve data and applications. This allows businesses to use applications without installation and lets businesses access personal files at any [...] Read the full article →
With the Internet and e-mail providing a free, viral platform for online scammers, hackers, and cyber criminals, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ll receive an e-mail hoax. Some are harmless, but many can lead to virus infections, identity theft, or worse. Here are some common themes to watch out for: Supposedly free giveaways [...] Read the full article →
As a local provider of IT support services in Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle, IntegrIT Network Solutions is proud to not only offer professional network and computer care, but also support the communities we serve. Whether we’re providing professional technology services for our fellow business owners or participating in local activities and [...] Read the full article →
Besides the fact that the LightShot Application is a free tool, it has several great features. LightShot is integrated with the Print-Screen feature of your keyboard. So, when you hit Prnt-Scr, the LightShot screen capture application is invoked. One of the main advantage is that it allows you to select any area on a desktop and capture a screenshot with just [...] Read the full article →
The Wall Street Journal reported that digital thieves are finding rich payoffs by slipping past weaknesses in many small business’ online security. FBI agents claim it’s going to get much worst before it gets better. You may think you are secure… think again! Statistics are showing that small and medium-sized businesses are being targeted by [...] Read the full article →
Here is the scenario… You are browsing the web when a warning pops up on your computer screen, alerting you that your PC had been infected with a virus. Although the alert looks real, you are skeptical and close the alert by clicking on the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the notice. Can [...] Read the full article →
We are issuing this stern warning about keeping your computer systems, and yourself, safe this holiday season. With all the joys of the season, we must warn you to trust no one, batten down your hatches, and only shop in Internet safe zones. Before you dive into the holiday season, please beware. Scammers love to [...] Read the full article →
If you’ve been contemplating a software or hardware purchase, there is no better time than now to take action. Congress has extended IRS Section 179 to cover the 2011 tax year. This means, businesses are allowed to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment (including software and hardware) purchased or financed during the tax [...] Read the full article →
With the recent Thailand floods, many large Hard Drive manufactures, such as Western Digital and Seagate, are being affected. Thailand accounts for up to 45% of worldwide hard-drive production. The impact will be a shortage in both hard drives and external hard drives, together with increased prices. Two research firms, IHS iSuppli and IDC, have predicted [...] Read the full article →
The scenario: You are at a trade show or networking event, you meet a prospective client. They are very impressed with your product and service offering and ask to get your business card. You are happy to oblige and excited for the opportunity. Unfortunately, you lose credibility when your prospect sees your email address is [...] Read the full article →
By now you’ve heard ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT CLOUD COMPUTING and undoubtedly have been approached by various cloud service providers to take the plunge. Cloud solutions have many benefits and can be a very valuable solution for the small and mid-size (SMB) market. Still, business owners may find themselves wondering, “Is this something I should consider?” Cloud-based [...] Read the full article →
DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL – MARCH 31 IS WORLD BACKUP DAY!! It’s no coincidence that World Backup Day is the day before April Fool’s Day. If you don’t know for certain where your company’s mission-critical data backups are, this is the time to figure it out? They, of course, should be safely stored some [...] Read the full article →
Help! I’ve Spilled Coffee on my Laptop reprinted with permission from the HP Small Business Center It’s late and you’re struggling to stay awake at your desk, so you decide to make yourself a cup of coffee. A few more hours of work ahead and the coffee will perk you up. Then, oops, there it [...] Read the full article →
I recently had this happen to me and because I knew what to do… I was able to save my cell phone and had it back up and running in 10 minutes. So I thought this would be a great tip to share. Perhaps you have gotten your mobile phone wet by one way or [...]` Read the full article →
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